Charlotte, VT

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

Board of County Commissioners Regular And Land Use Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will consider consent agenda items including a $3.29 million commercial paper loan for paving in Gardens of Gulf Cove, several FEMA hazard mitigation grants for generators and shoreline work, and a settlement in a lawsuit. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and committee vacancy announcements.

• New Commercial Paper Loan of $3,291,000 for paving in Gardens of Gulf Cove
• FEMA grant of $3,597,823.91 for Public Works Saferoom project
• FEMA grant of $92,227.39 for Fire Station 4 Generator
• Settlement in Doreen Wilsey v Charlotte County BCC (motor vehicle accident)
• Reschedule budget public hearings to September 14 and 28, 2026 at Charlotte Harbor Event Center

Charlotte County Quarterly Utilities Update Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will receive presentations on the Utilities Department's fiscal status, mandatory connections, general utilities update, and projects update. This is an informational meeting with no votes scheduled; public input is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Fiscal Update presentation
• Mandatory Connections presentation
• Utilities Update presentation
• Projects Update presentation

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Presentation of Tentative Budget

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a tentative budget workshop to review the FY26/27 county-wide budget, including certified valuations, ad valorem budgets, and millage options. The board will set tentative millage rates and schedule budget hearing dates. Public input is invited.

• Review of certified county-wide valuations
• Changes to FY26/27 budget via budget change sheet
• Charlotte County Sheriff's Office budget presentation
• Proposed FY26/27 total county-wide budgets presentation
• Set tentative millage rates and budget hearing dates

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop with a single substantive item: a presentation on the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) update. The rest of the agenda consists of routine administrative comments and a lengthy schedule of future meetings, including several canceled sessions. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• CRA Update presentation
• Schedule of future meetings, including budget hearings on Sept 8 and Sept 22, 2026
• Several meetings canceled in August and December 2026

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Local Transportation Quarterly Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding its quarterly Local Transportation meeting. The agenda includes presentations on project updates, right-of-way encroachments on Don Pedro/Knight Island, the bridge maintenance program, and school speed zones. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Projects Update presentation
• Don Pedro/Knight Island ROW Encroachments presentation
• Bridge Maintenance Program presentation
• School Speed Zone update presentation

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a single substantive item: a resolution to lift the current burn ban and rescind Resolution 2026-069. The agenda also includes routine comments from county officials and a schedule of future meetings, but no other action items are listed.

• Resolution to lift burn ban and rescind Resolution 2026-069

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on July 1, 2026, to address code violations. The agenda includes one old business case, 48 consent items for noncompliance fines, and 26 new business cases. The consent items are routine and will be handled in one motion unless the magistrate requests separate discussion.

• Old business: COD-25-02142, Joseph Brian Cox & Tara Cox, 6388 Alan Blvd, Punta Gorda
• Consent fines include $45,020 for Bread of Life Mission Inc, $11,633.02 for Salomon Bonilla, and $10,899.58 for Stephen Bjork
• New business: 26 cases, including COD-26-00922 (Charlie Vu H Dinh), COD-25-02469 (Daniel Lesser), and multiple LLCs (ASC GLOBAL, ROCA DGC, A-LAKE, JLO HOMES)
• Hearing at 18500 Murdock Circle, Port Charlotte, FL, 9:00 a.m.
• Next meeting date: August 6, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 23, 2026, to consider consent agenda items including adoption of the One Charlotte, One Water Plan, approval of FEMA hazard mitigation grants for portable and permanent generators, and several contract awards. The agenda also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input on agenda items only.

• Adopt One Charlotte, One Water Plan as guiding framework for water resource stewardship
• Approve FEMA grants for portable generators at four locations totaling $1,270,388.78
• Approve FEMA grants for permanent generators at three locations totaling $393,326.00
• Award $284,550 contract to Don B Construction for Mid-County Transfer Station wall
• Approve $217,040.70 sole source renewal with Ecolane for transit software

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Workshop

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will vote on consent agenda items including two FEMA hazard mitigation grants totaling $6,969,691 for saferoom projects at Bissett Park and Public Safety, plus several contracts for bridge repairs, flood modeling, and software. The board will also recognize employees and hear proclamations. Public input is limited to agenda items.

• Approve $2,707,070 FEMA grant for Bissett Park Community Center Saferoom
• Approve $4,262,621 FEMA grant for Public Safety Hurricane Saferoom and Generator
• Award $2,423,899.80 contract to Titan Construction for Tom Adams Bridge structural repairs
• Award $1,900,000 contract to University of Florida for Compound Flood Modeling and Response Network
• Approve $375,000 five-year contract to Concourse Tech for risk management software

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on June 3, 2026, to address affidavits of noncompliance fines and new code enforcement cases. The consent agenda includes 24 properties with fines ranging from $70 to $11,953.10, and the new business section lists 13 cases involving alleged code violations. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available for those with disabilities.

• 24 affidavits of noncompliance fines totaling $70 to $11,953.10
• New cases include DOH-25-00020 (Rose Doun Thomas II, 2104 Pellam Blvd, Port Charlotte)
• New case COD-25-02591 (MAT BOCA LLC, 10305 St Paul Dr or 15531 Applewhite Circle, Port Charlotte)
• New case COD-25-00513 (Charlotte County Airport Authority, 8655 or 8901 Piper Rd and 27155 Beechcraft Ave, Punta Gorda)
• New case COD-26-00437 (First Home Holding Group LLC, 11195 or 11225 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda)

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments. Notable items include proposed MSBU assessment rate increases, a $1 million contract for turning lane improvements, and a $555,561 federal grant application for road safety. The board will also receive an annual hurricane season briefing and discuss the West Coast Inland Navigation District agenda.

• Approve MSBU assessment rate increases for sanitation, fire rescue, and Barrier Islands Fire Service
• Approve $1,000,000 contract for design of various turning lane improvements
• Approve $555,561 USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application
• Approve $349,352 purchase of Volvo EWR 170F wheeled excavator
• Approve $70,000 sponsorship for 2026 Englewood Beach Waterfest

County Commission Monthly Workshop - Municipal Service Benefit Units

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBU), including a presentation and proposed rates for fiscal year 2027. The agenda includes current FY26 rates and proposed FY27 rates, with revised attachments added on 5/15/2026. This is a discussion session, not a final decision; public hearings on MSBU are scheduled for July 22 and July 23, 2026.

• MSBU presentation (revised 5/15/2026)
• MSBU rates for current FY26 and proposed FY27 (revised 5/15/2026)
• MSBU workshop backup (revised 5/15/2026)
• Public hearings on MSBU scheduled for July 22 and July 23, 2026

County Commission Monthly Workshop

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive presentations on the Ackerman Municipal Service Benefit Unit (MSBU) and on contractor hits. The agenda also includes comments from the County Administrator, County Attorney, and individual commissioners. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Ackerman MSBU presentation (revised 5/12/2026)
• Contractor hits presentation by Utilities & Public Works
• Commissioner comments from all five districts

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $147,862 contract amendment for a transit feasibility study, a $436,270 design contract for Port Charlotte Beach repairs, and a $2.2 million cemetery stabilization project. The meeting also includes proclamations, employee recognition, and public input on agenda items only.

• Approve Amendment 2 to Contract 23-464 with Alfred Benesch & Company for $147,862 to study adding a fixed-route transit system
• Approve Change Order 10 to East Port Water Reclamation Facility Expansion with Poole and Kent Company for $23,935.07
• Approve contract for Port Charlotte Beach waterfront repair design to Coastal Engineering for $436,270 (hurricane Milton repair)
• Approve award for Indian Springs Cemetery Bank Stabilization to Earth Tech Enterprises for $2,218,814.18
• Approve award for Burnt Store PowerFlex Drive Upgrades to Rexel USA for $442,896

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Monthly Workshop - Strategic Plan Update

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Strategic Plan Update. The agenda includes comments from the County Administrator, County Attorney, and each commissioner. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• Strategic Plan Update presentation
• County Administrator comments
• County Attorney comments
• Commissioner comments from all five districts

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on May 6, 2026, to address code violations. The agenda includes one dismissed case, one conflict case, 47 consent items for noncompliance fines, and 41 new business cases. The magistrate will hear testimony and decide on fines and compliance orders for properties across Port Charlotte, Englewood, Punta Gorda, and Rotonda West.

• Consent agenda: 47 affidavits of noncompliance with fines ranging from $70 to $4,520, including repeat offenders (e.g., Marisa Sinclair, 12th affidavit; Laurie Yacono, 6th affidavit)
• New business: 41 cases involving alleged violations such as unpermitted work, property maintenance, and zoning issues (e.g., COD-25-00524 J&J Construction, COD-26-00347 Villa Citrus Trust)
• Conflict case: COD-25-01442, Charles Dull & Jessica Dull, 3104 Pinetree St, Port Charlotte
• Dismissed: COD-26-00456, Monica Butsch et al., 23031 McNulty Ave, Port Charlotte
• Next meeting date: June 3, 2026

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would levy a local sales tax and place an extension of that tax on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The board will hear public input and comments from county officials before deciding whether to approve the ordinance and referendum.

• Public hearing on a Sales Tax Ordinance and Referendum for a local sales tax extension
• Referendum to be held in conjunction with the November 3, 2026, general election
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items
• County Administrator, County Attorney, and Economic Development Director comments scheduled

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on April 28, 2026, at 9 a.m. in Port Charlotte. The agenda includes consent items such as contracts, budget adjustments, and land use decisions, plus proclamations and public input. Key actions include approving a $513,179.32 contract for access control at the Justice Center, a $482,431.95 bid for Bayshore Park parking improvements, and a settlement in a lawsuit. The board will also consider donating surplus land to Habitat for Humanity and denying a similar request from Guardian Angels Ministries.

• Approve $513,179.32 contract to Miller Electric for access control/CCTV at Justice Center (350 E. Marion, Punta Gorda)
• Award $482,431.95 bid to Don B. Construction for Bayshore Park parking improvements
• Approve settlement in Colton Edward Blubaugh v Charlotte County (Case No. 25000688CA)
• Donate 4 surplus parcels to Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing; deny 5 parcels to Guardian Angels Ministries
• Approve $61,530 amendment for sidewalk/lighting design on North Beach Road

Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on April 22, 2026, to address six new code enforcement cases involving alleged violations of county and building codes. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine noncompliance fines, and the magistrate will hear testimony from property owners.

• COD-26-00157: Jean S. Pearson, 4312 Eaglet Rd, Port Charlotte
• COD-26-00159: Daniel Patrick Planck & Clara Ann Planck, 4429 Shady Lane, Port Charlotte
• COD-26-00160: Randy Jay Connor, 4434 Melbourne St, Port Charlotte
• COD-26-00165: James W. Warram & Virginia M Warram, 6215 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda
• COD-26-00167: Scott Lesh & Connie M. Lesh, Trustees, 1255 Holiday Dr, Englewood

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Public Workshop

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a public workshop to discuss county-owned parcels. The agenda includes a presentation on this topic, followed by public input limited to three minutes per speaker. The rest of the agenda consists of routine comments from the county administrator, attorney, and commissioners, along with a schedule of future meetings.

• Public workshop on county-owned parcels
• Public input limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Future meetings include budget hearings on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22, 2026
• Several meetings canceled in July and August 2026

County Commission Monthly Workshop

The Charlotte County, Florida Board of County Commissioners holds a workshop to review a presentation on clinic and pharmacy updates. Commissioners will provide comments on the item. No other specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation on Clinic and Pharmacy Update
• Commissioner comments from Joseph Tiseo, Christopher Constance, Ken Doherty, Bill Truex, and Stephen R. Deutsch

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2026 Sales Tax Projects list and to consider setting a public hearing for May 4, 2026, on a proposed ordinance levying a local sales tax and a referendum for its extension, to be held with the November 3, 2026, general election. The board will also consider a consent agenda item for final site plan approval of the West Port Village development.

• Discussion and direction on 2026 Sales Tax Projects list
• Set public hearing for May 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m., on sales tax ordinance and referendum
• Referendum for local sales tax extension to be held with November 3, 2026, general election
• Consent agenda: DRC-25-200, West Port Village, PD Final Detail Site Plan approval, 164.753± acres at 17601 Toledo Blade Port, Charlotte, FL

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Local Transportation Quarterly Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding its quarterly Local Transportation meeting to receive presentations on transportation projects, landscape and gateway features, right-of-way encroachments on Don Pedro/Knight Island, and school speed zone updates. The agenda includes public input and standard procedural items, with no formal decisions listed.

• Projects Update presentation
• Landscape and Gateway Features presentation
• Don Pedro/Knight Island ROW Encroachments presentation
• School Speed Zone update presentation

Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several construction contracts, including bridge rehabilitations and intersection improvements, plus a $1.227M loan for bridge repair. They will also consider appointments, proclamations, and a public hearing on housing revenue bonds. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy changes.

• Approve $1,870,145.46 contract to Zep Construction for Northwest Port Charlotte bridge repairs on Chamberlain Blvd over Jupiter and Apollo Waterways
• Approve $3,375,027.61 contract to EHC Inc. for Veterans Boulevard intersection improvements at six intersections
• Approve $1,227,000 commercial paper loan for South Gulf Cove Bridge Repair
• Approve $315,420 contract to Quality Plumbing for Ackerman vacuum sewer zones 1 and 2, connecting ~100 properties
• Re-set public hearing for $32,000,000 Gulf Breeze Apartments housing revenue bonds

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Quarterly Update Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a quarterly update meeting focused on utilities. They will receive presentations on the City of Punta Gorda utilities, the ECAP Master Plan, the Final 2024 Water Supply Plan, fiscal and project updates, and the Burnt Store Potable Water Treatment. The board will also discuss and provide direction on the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply bulk rate fees.

• Discussion on Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply bulk rate fees
• Presentation on ECAP Master Plan
• Presentation on Final 2024 Water Supply Plan
• Presentation on Burnt Store Potable Water Treatment
• Fiscal and projects updates

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on April 1, 2026, to address numerous code enforcement cases, including conflict cases, consent agenda items for fines, and new business. The meeting will involve swearing in witnesses, hearing testimony, and deciding on fines for property owners who have not complied with county codes. Most items are routine affidavits of non-compliance, but several new cases will be discussed individually.

• Conflict case COD-25-00234: Jeffery Bisgrove Trustee, 12196/12204 N. Access Rd, Port Charlotte, $120 fine
• Conflict case COD-25-00905: Timothy Engquist, 4122 Yucatan Circle, Port Charlotte (IPMC violations)
• Consent agenda includes 27 affidavits of non-compliance with fines ranging from $70 to $9,485.01
• New business includes 29 cases, including multiple properties at 9181 Griggs Rd, Englewood (units 32, 39, 54, 49, 60, 52)
• New business includes cases against Charlotte County Airport Authority (8655/8901 Piper Rd) and Copart of Connecticut Inc (39450/39550 Bermont Rd)

Board of County Commissioners Regular and Land Use Meeting

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular and land use meeting on March 25, 2026, to consider consent agenda items, including several contracts and budget adjustments. Key actions include approving a $7.75 million construction contract for Fire Station 3, a $1.76 million contract for the South County Annex Replacement design, and a $725,000 grant for Ainger Creek Boat Ramp improvements. The board will also consider lifting the burn ban and approving appointments to advisory boards.

• Approve Amendment 2 for Fire Station 3 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for $7,754,839 (budget adjustment BA26-232 for $4,279,254)
• Approve contract for South County Annex Replacement Project to Fawley Bryant Architecture for $1,764,625
• Approve grant agreement for Ainger Creek Boat Ramp improvements for $725,000 from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Approve award for CR775 Bridge Over Oyster Creek repairs to Thomas Marine Construction for $755,761.13
• Approve resolution to lift the burn ban (rescinding Resolution 2025-397)

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners Monthly Workshop

The Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss beach renourishment, including a revised presentation and draft memo, and to receive updates on Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). The agenda also includes future projections for Murdock Village, Parkside, and Charlotte Harbor. This is a discussion session, not a voting meeting.

• Beach renourishment presentation and draft memo (revised 3/16/2026)
• Bocilla Lagoon MSBU methodology discussion
• Murdock Village future projection FY26-FY31
• Parkside future projection FY26-FY31
• Charlotte Harbor future projection FY26-FY31